Joseph Akahome

Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.

Nigeria’s Agriculture Minister Takes Swift Action To Address Onion Crisis

News in Brief: - Nigeria's Agriculture Minister convened an emergency meeting with onion producers to address a potential 40% production shortfall caused by adulterated...

NADF, Niger State Partner To Boost Food Security With ₦5B Funding

News in Brief: - The NADF and Niger State Government have partnered on a ₦5 billion agricultural initiative. - This joint venture aims to boost...

Cashew Has Potential To Generate $3.7B Annually — Sanwo-Olu

News in Brief: - Governor Sanwo-Olu emphasised the significant economic potential of the Nigerian cashew industry, stating it could generate over $3.7 billion annually....

Kogi Govt Earmarks 30,000 Hectares For Farming, Rice Expansion

News in Brief: - The Kogi State government has allocated 30,000 hectares of land for farming to boost food production. - The initiative aims to...

Microbiologist To Bitter Leaf Mogul: A Farmer’s Unconventional Path To Success

Nigeria boasts a vast agricultural sector, underpinned by 34 million hectares of arable land. This includes 6.5 million hectares dedicated to permanent crops and...

Nigeria FG Embarks On Mass Distribution Of Inputs To Farmers

News in Brief: - The Nigerian Federal Government has launched 'Operation Empty the Store,' a nationwide initiative to distribute agricultural equipment and inputs to farmers. -...

AfDB Invest $538 Million To Develop Agro-Processing Zones In Nigeria

News in Brief: - The African Development Bank (AfDB) is set to implement a $538 million program to establish Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) in...

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